Chapter 6: Aang's Decision
Aang strips Hama of her bending so she can be locked away without the risk of another escape.
"Thank you, Aang." Fire Lord Zuko says. "Now I would like you to do the same with those rebellious Airbenders."
"I'm not sure, Zuko." Aang replies. "Sure, I understand you need to keep your people safe but is this really necessary?"
"Aang, they can't disturb our recently-obtained peace." Zuko replies. "Something has to be done."
"I'll talk to them." Aang sighs.
Inside their cells, the Air Nomads are unable to bend themselves out because Ty Lee keeps blocking their chi. Aang then approaches them. "What do you want, traitor?" The leader asks.
"Listen, guys. Fire Lord Zuko wants to be sure you won't attack again and unless I can convince you guys this is wrong, I'm gonna have to cancel your bending."
Back in the throne room, Zuko is pondering about this.
"Zuko, do you think the Avatar will really remove the bending of the other Air Nomads?" Mai asks.
"I hope so, Mai." Zuko answers. "Otherwise I'll have to take some extreme measures."
"Zuko, do you mean"
"I'm afraid so, Mother." Zuko replies, understanding Ursa's worries.
"Well, I hope it's not necessary." Ursa comments.
Meanwhile, the rest of the Gaang is discussing the topic.
"Sokka, do you think Aang will really wipe out the bending of the other Air Nomads?" Katara asks.
"Why not?" Sokka asks. "They give trouble. We stop them. Simple like that."
"Snoozles, you're an idiot." Toph replies.
"Sokka, it's not that simple." Suki adds. "For nearly one hundred years, the Air Nomads were believed to be destroyed by the Fire Nation. Zuko can't confirm this or the other nations might start a new war."
"Come on, Suki." Sokka replies. "That can't be so bad."
"I'm afraid it is, son." Hakoda replies. "The destruction of the Air Nomad civilization is something the Water Tribes and the Earth Kingdom resented the Fire Nation for. There's not too much that can be done about the remaining nomads without triggering this feeling."
"Well, I hope Aang comes up with a good solution." Sokka comments.
Later on, Aang shows up to announce his decision.
"Any good news, Aang?" Katara asks.
"Yes, they agreed they'll no longer exact revenge on the Fire Nation and I've warned them I'd remove their bending if they don't keep their word." Aang replies. "And Zuko agreed to let them go."
Sorry if it was short but I needed to keep this story alive. Please review. And don't expect for new updates so soon. I'm currently without too much time available.